964 prices................
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Trawling through the clasifieds idly, I spotted a 964 Celebration for sale at £28K. Looking more closely, it turned out to be the one I bought for £32K in 2001. Only one owner after me but a jump in price from when I sold it for £16K, to a trader admittedly, in 2005 (I think). Obviously had a few quid spent on it but it looks great and still quite low mileage (106000) so I reckon I should have hung on to that. Lets hope the GT3 does the same trick over the next six years - when it will be the same as the 964.
I loved that car but hated the interior colour and the seats. I didn't want to change anything though, and eventually it got the better of me and I bought a 993C4S. As is well documented by me here, that car was a total barge and despite spending God only knows waht on it, I sold it after 18 months. Heres the sobering bit though; I reckon that change of car cost me the difference between the two cars plus the money I spent on it so say £20K. I lost nothing on the sale but to think I could have kept the 964 and be only £4K down over eleven years, plus I would have at least £10K in my pocket. Ouch.
As I say, hopefully the GT3 will repay me for all the tlc (and barely using the bloddy thing.........)
I loved that car but hated the interior colour and the seats. I didn't want to change anything though, and eventually it got the better of me and I bought a 993C4S. As is well documented by me here, that car was a total barge and despite spending God only knows waht on it, I sold it after 18 months. Heres the sobering bit though; I reckon that change of car cost me the difference between the two cars plus the money I spent on it so say £20K. I lost nothing on the sale but to think I could have kept the 964 and be only £4K down over eleven years, plus I would have at least £10K in my pocket. Ouch.
As I say, hopefully the GT3 will repay me for all the tlc (and barely using the bloddy thing.........)
Plenty online SignalG plus try Adrian Crawfords site.
Great cars but good luck finding a good one. Plenty of people looking to make money on these at the minute.
There's a car in the classifieds at the minute for about £18k. I just missed it last year for £13k. If the current owner has spent 5k then fair enough but I'd want to check what's been done to add £5k to the price in as many months.
Loads of tat out there and by the time you have a few inspected at £300 a pop you can blow a grand before you even leave the house.
Great cars but good luck finding a good one. Plenty of people looking to make money on these at the minute.
There's a car in the classifieds at the minute for about £18k. I just missed it last year for £13k. If the current owner has spent 5k then fair enough but I'd want to check what's been done to add £5k to the price in as many months.
Loads of tat out there and by the time you have a few inspected at £300 a pop you can blow a grand before you even leave the house.
mollytherocker said:
I reckon these are a very smart purchase, from a drivers, ownership and financial standpoint.
I havent looked specifically myself, but my understanding is that the good ones are taken.
It may be too late.
MTR
Funny that, it doesn't take long before the bandwagon rolls & all three of them are snapped up I havent looked specifically myself, but my understanding is that the good ones are taken.
It may be too late.
MTR
Seriously they are a good car when right, but I have not seen a right one for quite some time, not that I see that many you understand. It's just that the average owner doesn't want to spend the money needed to keep them, when was the last time anyone has seen one that had it's tappets adjusted every year?
mollytherocker said:
I reckon these are a very smart purchase, from a drivers, ownership and financial standpoint.
I havent looked specifically myself, but my understanding is that the good ones are taken.
It may be too late.
MTR
There's six good ones here:I havent looked specifically myself, but my understanding is that the good ones are taken.
It may be too late.
MTR
http://vimeo.com/39424048
but none of them are for sale
[Video was filmed and put together by Frank (Porsch964FP) - extended version coming soon!]
Edited by boxsey on Friday 30th March 20:46
ras62 said:
Why would you want to do valve clearance every year? Agree with the previous comment, most nice cars are with long term owners, and most will stay there
Hi Rob,Exactly! Tappets every year!?
Had mine done at my engine rebuild 3years/ 4000 mile ago so will get them done this year but even they probably don't need it.
boxsey said:
Great vid, I really enjoyed that thanks.Anyway re the tappets, Im sure the book says every service, but forgive me if I'm wrong & it's 24k.
ras62 said:
Why would you want to do valve clearance every year? Agree with the previous comment, most nice cars are with long term owners, and most will stay there
Mine used to get done 3 times a year with a mileage of under 2000 Seriously though they are due every 12,000 miles, which would've been about annually when new.
porkyspecialist said:
Great vid, I really enjoyed that thanks.
Anyway re the tappets, Im sure the book says every service, but forgive me if I'm wrong & it's 24k.
Forgiven, as Marcus says its 12k. I would also suggest most owners understand what costs are involved and most are willing(although not always happy!)to spend it.Anyway re the tappets, Im sure the book says every service, but forgive me if I'm wrong & it's 24k.
thegoose said:
Mine used to get done 3 times a year with a mileage of under 2000
Seriously though they are due every 12,000 miles, which would've been about annually when new.
Good point goose, Seriously though they are due every 12,000 miles, which would've been about annually when new.
apologies porky specialist. I always forget that at one time these cars did actually cover normal miles per annum. Makes my 6 or 7k in 4 years look a bit piddly.
Markh - Another vote here to see some pics of your new toy. Bet your excited. Enjoy the drive home.
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